Bhg
  • Shop
  • TV
  • News
  • Food
  • Better Life
  • DIY
  • Travel
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Craft
  • Episodes
Bhg
  • Shop
  • TV
  • News
  • Food
  • Better Life
  • DIY
  • Travel
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Craft
  • Episodes
Subscribe
Struggling to sleep? This simple trick might help

Struggling to sleep? This simple trick might help

{headline}

{headline}

Six different types of retirement living in Australia

Six different types of retirement living in Australia

Property report reveals Australia's Top 10 most in-demand cities

Property report reveals Australia's Top 10 most in-demand cities

Ikea’s cool new collection for teens

Ikea’s cool new collection for teens

{headline}

{headline}

Can you wash potatoes in the dishwasher?

Can you wash potatoes in the dishwasher?

How to clean your glasses

How to clean your glasses

{headline}

{headline}

Local council introduces see-through bins

Local council introduces see-through bins

How to de-clutter your car

How to de-clutter your car

(Sponsor)

The 8 dirty places in your bathroom you're missing

The 8 dirty places in your bathroom you're missing

Plants that could cause problems in your backyard

Plants that could cause problems in your backyard

Renovating? Aldi's next Special Buys sale is huge!

Renovating? Aldi's next Special Buys sale is huge!

  1. Home
  2. Better Life
  3. Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain

Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain

Not so sweet after all - by Starts at 60 writer
  • 21 Jul 2017
Artificial sweeteners linked to weight gain Getty Images

New research has linked artificial sweeteners to a host of adverse side effects, including weight gain, diabetes and gut health.

The Canadian researchers conducted a systematic review that included 37 studies that followed more than 400,000 individuals for around 10 years. Seven of those studies were randomised control studies, which is considered the best method of clinical research.

The randomised controlled studies followed 1,003 people for six months.

They found that overwhelmingly, artificial sweeteners were not linked to a reduction in weight or BMI (Body Mass Index).

What’s more, researchers say consuming artificial sweeteners is linked to weight gain and an increased risk of high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.

However, the researchers noted that there was not enough evidence from the randomised controlled trials to definitively confirm these observations, reports Medical News Today.

Despite the fact that millions of individuals routinely consume artificial sweeteners, relatively few patients have been included in clinical trials of these products. We found that data from clinical trials do not clearly support the intended benefits of artificial sweeteners for weight management,” said Dr Ryan Zarychanski, assistant professor of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba.

The study’s lead author Dr Meghan Azad said people should to weary of consuming artificial sweeteners.

“Caution is warranted until the long-term health effects of artificial sweeteners are fully characterised,” she said.

Do you use artificial sweeteners? Have you noticed a change since you started using them?

This article originally appeared on Starts at 60. 

FREE $40* Crabtree & Evelyn Voucher

Subscribe to Better Homes and Gardens for ONLY $59

Save 30% Subscribe Now
FREE $40* Crabtree & Evelyn Voucher

Recommended to you

Struggling to sleep? This simple trick might help

Struggling to sleep? This simple trick might help

{headline}

{headline}

Six different types of retirement living in Australia

Six different types of retirement living in Australia

Property report reveals Australia's Top 10 most in-demand cities

Property report reveals Australia's Top 10 most in-demand cities

Ikea’s cool new collection for teens

Ikea’s cool new collection for teens

{headline}

{headline}

Can you wash potatoes in the dishwasher?

Can you wash potatoes in the dishwasher?

How to clean your glasses

How to clean your glasses

{headline}

{headline}

Local council introduces see-through bins

Local council introduces see-through bins

How to de-clutter your car

How to de-clutter your car

(Sponsor)

The 8 dirty places in your bathroom you're missing

The 8 dirty places in your bathroom you're missing

Plants that could cause problems in your backyard

Plants that could cause problems in your backyard

Renovating? Aldi's next Special Buys sale is huge!

Renovating? Aldi's next Special Buys sale is huge!

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • 7Plus
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Pacific Magazines
  • Partners
  • 7Plus
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Statement

Brands

  • BHG Shop
  • Home Beautiful
  • Foodiful
  • All Recipes

Pacific Network

  • marie claire
  • Styled By marie claire
  • Instyle
  • Beauty Crew
  • New Idea
  • Who
  • Women's Health
  • Men’s Health
  • Girlfriend
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
© 2018 Pacific Magazines